Kairos is an inter-denominational program that brings the love of Christ into both men’s and women’s state prison facilities. Well-organized and well-trained volunteer teams of men and women from the communities surrounding an institution present an introductory 3-day weekend, described as a short course in Christianity. This inter-denominational team of volunteers — both clergy and laypersons — works in cooperation with the Chaplain who carefully selects up to 42 inmate leaders to attend. A well-organized follow up program is part of this ministry. A large number of men and women of Christ Church have been involved in Kairos for many years, often serving as leaders in the organization.
How You Can Participate…
Be a team member:
Kairos volunteers come from all walks and strata of life. They all share a desire to follow Christ’s admonition of Matthew 25:36, “I was in prison and you visited me.” If you feel God’s call to minister to the incarcerated as a part of a Kairos team, contact the church office at 864-271-8773 for more information.
Be a Prayer Partner:
All Kairos activities are covered with prayer. You can be a part of that prayer effort by calling 864-271-8773.
Be a Support Volunteer:
Each Kairos retreat weekend has opportunities for outside support, such as baking cookies, writing letters of support, or preparing meals.
Be a Ministry Financial Booster:
All Kairos activities are funded by donations. If you would like to support this ministry by your donation, make your check payable (any amount is appreciated) to Kairos of S.C. and forward it to the church. The address is 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Be a Cookie Baker:
We need up to 5,000 dozen cookies for a typical Kairos weekend. Do the math... that’s 60,000 cookies! Homemade cookies are a tangible expression of Christian love and an indication of God’s concern for a group of people who seldom encounter either in the course of their daily lives. Your loving sacrifice will provide “bread” that shines the light of God’s grace into the darkest corners of a prison unit. May God bless you for the gift of baking!
For more information about Kairos, you may go to either the national website or the SC website: www.kairosprisonministry.org; www.kairossc.org (SC website)